Learning is for life. Learning is a fundamental operation for us to navigate through our experiences. Interestingly, lifelong learning happens in the context of our social and cultural experiences. This context may be different across groups of individuals which calls for a teaching and learning approach that considers these differences. This blog is a shortContinue reading “Seeing Cultural Differences as Strengths for Learning”
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Education is not Neutral
Education is not neutral. The experience of education is aligned with the experiences of an individual and society in general. It is a social activity where learners bring their experiences, perspectives, and cultural contexts – this is what Habermas referred to as lifeworld (mentioned in Fong, 2017). In my case, I see teaching first asContinue reading “Education is not Neutral”
The Interaction Between Hidden Curriculum and Culture
What is Hidden Curriculum? Hidden curriculum is generally acknowledged as the socialization process of schooling (Kentli, 2009). In contrast to the explicit curriculum which anchors on what is written in the syllabus, the hidden curriculum portrays those which the instructors teach but are not explicitly written (Drew, 2020). It is this idea of socialization thatContinue reading “The Interaction Between Hidden Curriculum and Culture”
Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Setting
Learners do not have similar experiences, do not learn in similar ways, and certainly do not come from the same place. Recognizing this reality calls for a learning perspective that acknowledges and takes into account these differences. One of these perspectives is multiculturalism which “respects the unique identities and contributions of individuals and their cultures…concernedContinue reading “Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Setting”
Intrapersonal Intelligence: Executive Function, Development, and Implications to Teaching
Intrapersonal intelligence is one’s capacity to process personally relevant information. It develops gradually in adulthood, and is significant for smooth interaction with the culture and society. Moran and Gardner (2018) provided an insightful article about intrapersonal intelligence. I summarized the important points in this article. In terms of executive function, intrapersonal intelligence has 3 parametersContinue reading “Intrapersonal Intelligence: Executive Function, Development, and Implications to Teaching”
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